Columbia County Public Schools
Columbia County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
31
public schools
Total Enrollment
8,696
students
School Districts
8
districts
How to use the Columbia County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Wisconsin; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Columbia County has 8 district entries. Portage Community School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Portage has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 15 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
31
in Columbia County
Reported Enrollment
8,696
31 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
2
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Columbia County
Portage Community School District
Lodi School District
Columbus School District
Poynette School District
Pardeeville Area School District
Fall River School District
Rio Community School District
Cambria-Friesland School District
31 Public Schools in Columbia County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 31 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High | Listed only | Portage Community School District | Portage, 53901Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 706 |
| Spring Hill Elementary | Listed only | Wisconsin Dells School District | Wisconsin Dells, 53965Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 608 |
| Lodi High | Listed only | Lodi School District | Lodi, 53555Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 451 |
| Columbus Elementary | Listed only | Columbus School District | Columbus, 53925Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 438 |
| Muir Elementary | Listed only | Portage Community School District | Portage, 53901Town: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 422 |
| Poynette Elementary | Listed only | Poynette School District | Poynette, 53955Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 412 |
| Wayne Bartels Middle | Listed only | Portage Community School District | Portage, 53901Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 406 |
| Lodi Primary | Listed only | Lodi School District | Lodi, 53555Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 395 |
| Wisconsin Dells Middle School | Listed only | Wisconsin Dells School District | Wisconsin Dells, 53965Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 387 |
| Columbus High | Listed only | Columbus School District | Columbus, 53925Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 385 |
| Pardeeville Elementary | Listed only | Pardeeville Area School District | Pardeeville, 53954Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 355 |
| Lodi Middle | Listed only | Lodi School District | Lodi, 53555Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 335 |
| Poynette High | Listed only | Poynette School District | Poynette, 53955Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 307 |
| Poynette Middle | Listed only | Poynette School District | Poynette, 53955Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 276 |
| Pardeeville High | Listed only | Pardeeville Area School District | Pardeeville, 53954Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 266 |
| Columbus Middle | Listed only | Columbus School District | Columbus, 53925Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 265 |
| Fall River High | Listed only | Fall River School District | Fall River, 53932Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 265 |
| Pardeeville Middle | Listed only | Pardeeville Area School District | Pardeeville, 53954Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 244 |
| Fall River Elementary | Listed only | Fall River School District | Fall River, 53932Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 234 |
| Lodi Elementary | Listed only | Lodi School District | Lodi, 53555Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 230 |
Portage High
Portage Community School District
Portage, 53901 / Town: Distant
Spring Hill Elementary
Wisconsin Dells School District
Wisconsin Dells, 53965 / Town: Distant
Lodi High
Lodi School District
Lodi, 53555 / Town: Fringe
Columbus Elementary
Columbus School District
Columbus, 53925 / Town: Distant
Muir Elementary
Portage Community School District
Portage, 53901 / Town: Distant
Poynette Elementary
Poynette School District
Poynette, 53955 / Rural: Distant
Wayne Bartels Middle
Portage Community School District
Portage, 53901 / Town: Distant
Lodi Primary
Lodi School District
Lodi, 53555 / Rural: Fringe
Wisconsin Dells Middle School
Wisconsin Dells School District
Wisconsin Dells, 53965 / Town: Distant
Columbus High
Columbus School District
Columbus, 53925 / Town: Distant
Pardeeville Elementary
Pardeeville Area School District
Pardeeville, 53954 / Rural: Distant
Lodi Middle
Lodi School District
Lodi, 53555 / Town: Fringe
Poynette High
Poynette School District
Poynette, 53955 / Rural: Distant
Poynette Middle
Poynette School District
Poynette, 53955 / Rural: Distant
Pardeeville High
Pardeeville Area School District
Pardeeville, 53954 / Rural: Distant
Columbus Middle
Columbus School District
Columbus, 53925 / Town: Distant
Fall River High
Fall River School District
Fall River, 53932 / Town: Distant
Pardeeville Middle
Pardeeville Area School District
Pardeeville, 53954 / Rural: Distant
Fall River Elementary
Fall River School District
Fall River, 53932 / Town: Distant
Lodi Elementary
Lodi School District
Lodi, 53555 / Town: Fringe
Columbia County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Columbia County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Wisconsin. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Columbia County public school directory?
The directory lists 31 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Columbia County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Columbia County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Columbia County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Columbia County?
Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Columbia County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.